Dairy farmers in Estonia sold 6 percent more milk last year but the average price per ton fell by 1 percent on average.
According to Statistics Estonia, a total of 908,600 tons of milk was purchased from agricultural producers in 2024, which is 6 percent more than the previous year.
However, the average purchase price per ton of milk was 1 percent lower than in 2023, amounting to €431.76 per ton. In total, over €392 million was paid to farmers for milk.
Ege Kirs, lead analyst for the agricultural statistics team, explained that milk production accounts for about a quarter of the value of Estonia’s agricultural output and therefore significantly affects the economic situation of Estonian farmers.
“At the beginning of last year, the average purchase price of milk was €425.87 per ton. In the summer, the price was typically lower, but it has been steadily increasing since July. By December 2024, milk producers were receiving an average of €480.22 per ton,” Kirs noted.
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